‘Bhartiya Bhasha Diwas’

The Cultural Council in collaboration with EBSB Club organized a spectacular “Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas” on 9th December 2023. This event aimed at celebrating the linguistic kaleidoscope of India, engaging both students and staff in activities that highlighted the nation’s rich cultural heritage. A distinctive feature of Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas was the spirited participation of the College staff in a State representation competition. Staff members formed groups, each encapsulating the essence of a different state. The competition, judged by Principal Dr. Prita D. Mallya, added an element of friendly competition and camaraderie among the staff, showcasing their creativity and passion for representing India’s diverse cultural landscape.

For the student body, the event featured three enthralling competitions. The Rasoi Utsav competition became a melting pot of flavours as students crafted dishes representative of various States. The folk-dance segment transformed the stage into a lively canvas of traditional dances from different regions, while the fashion show unfolded as a vibrant tapestry of diverse attires, offering a visual feast that resonated with the cultural richness of India. To ensure impartiality and expertise in the evaluation process, external judges were invited to scrutinize the competitions. Their professional insight added a layer of credibility to the results, enhancing the overall quality of the event. This external perspective not only reinforced fairness but also provided valuable feedback to participants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The winners of the different competitions were as follows:

Bharatiya Lok Nritya Sanskriti Sparsh
Place	Team Name	Members	Class	Division
FIRST PLACE	Vishakha’s Team	Vishakha Kumari	SY B.Com	C
		Safaa Sayed		B
		Kajal Kadam		B
		PrernaIti		D
		Bhoviya Dharennavar		A
		Priyadarshini Gouda		A
		Tejal Redkar		C
SECOND PLACE	Prachi’s Team	Prachi Naik	FY B.Com	A
		Livy Dourado		A
		Purva Kane		D
		Vasvi Dhuri		A
		Divya Turkar		A
		Dipsika Naik		A
		Tanya Silveira		A
		Melisha Baptista		A
		Arya Parshetye		A
		Virasri Dhuri		B
		Deepty Singh		A
		Mitali Chari		C
Bhartiya Vivid Vastra Yatra Chitran
Place	Team Name	Members	Class	Division
FIRST PLACE	4 Bharat	Padmaja Shirodkar	SY B.Com	D
		Lavanya Mhapsekar		C
		Riya Borkar		B
		Ankita Arondekar		A
		Annu Sharma		A
		Angel Costa		B
		Nisha Marai Fernandes		C
		Vishnu Patel		A
		Zameer		D
		Vaishnavi Naik		A
SECOND PLACE		Aemisha Rodrigues	M.Com	Part-I
		Alrich Raniel Fernandes		Part-I
		Anrich Antony Rodrigues		Part-I
		Anusha Rodrigues		Part-I
		Aruna Khandappa Mali		Part-I
		Glynn Shannyn Gomindes		Part-I
		Isaq Ebrahim		Part-I
		Ivon Nazario Fernandes		Part-I
		Majushri Mallikarjun Hiremani		Part-I
		Vanshitaa Shailesh Naik		Part-I
		Sheryl Francisca Antao		Part-I
		Zia Fernandes		Part-I
		Sunia Boruah		Part-I
		Shruti Pai Khot		Part-II

These talented individuals were awarded trophies and certificates to recognize their outstanding achievements.

The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Ms. Koel Jana from TYB.Com (A). Mr. Sandesh Gaonkar, Ms. Delisha Rebello, Dr. Sheetal Arondekar and Ms. Ashwina Tari Volvoikar were the faculty coordinators for the event. The comperes for the day were:

Siddhi Gawade – TY BCA
Kewal Patel – TY B.Com (A)

The event was a resounding success. One of the event’s notable achievements is the sense of community it cultivated. By bringing together students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds, the Cultural Council succeeded in creating a space where everyone felt a sense of belonging. This communal spirit not only enhances the vibrancy of our campus but also contributes to the broader goal of promoting cultural understanding and inclusivity. 40 students participated in the event.